Iran has considered launching strikes against U.S. military targets in Europe should the ongoing conflict escalate further, according to a report published Wednesday by the Financial Times.

The assessment focuses on facilities in Bulgaria and Cyprus. Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base has hosted U.S. aircraft for refueling operations between July and October 2026. Cyprus has already faced Iranian drone strikes earlier in the year, including an attack on the British base at Akrotiri that damaged a runway.

Iranian regime insiders told the Financial Times that planners evaluated strikes on these European sites as part of a broader response strategy. The move would mark an expansion of Iran's targeting beyond the Middle East, where it has already conducted missile and drone attacks on U.S. and allied positions in multiple Gulf states.

The developments come amid renewed tensions in the 2026 Iran war. U.S. and Israeli forces conducted initial strikes on Iranian targets in February, prompting Iranian retaliation against embassies, military installations, and energy infrastructure across the region. Subsequent rounds of strikes have continued, with the United States targeting Iranian coastal defenses and missile sites in recent months.

Iranian state media and officials have repeatedly warned of prepared retaliation plans. These include threats against U.S. and Israeli energy assets as well as any nation supporting American operations. Warnings have extended to Gulf states and now appear to encompass European NATO allies hosting U.S. forces.

European nations have already taken defensive measures. The United Kingdom confirmed use of its Cyprus bases for regional defense operations. Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Greece have deployed naval and air assets to protect Cyprus and surrounding airspace from Iranian drones and missiles.

U.S. officials have not commented directly on the European targeting assessments. The White House has maintained that American actions respond to Iranian aggression and threats to regional stability, including attempts to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysts note that expanding the conflict to Europe would significantly raise the stakes for NATO members and could draw in additional alliance resources. Iran has previously struck NATO-linked facilities in Turkey and other regional locations during the current hostilities.

No immediate attacks on European soil have been reported as of Wednesday morning. The Financial Times report cited two sources close to the Iranian regime who described the planning as contingent on further U.S. military action against Iran.